On Charging My Laptop While in My Car

As of late I’ve noticed how often I use my laptop on the run. I cart it to & fro. I’ll be at the library; I’ll be at a franchised retailer or restaurant; maybe a park; I’ll be out. I’m typically out & about. This is when I get the most accomplished. However, my laptop can only be charged from a wall outlet. I don’t have a car charger, or an adapter, for it.

I’m also the type of person who likes to have enough, maybe even more than enough, of what I typically need to have available. Enter a strong awareness of my remaining battery charge when I’m not plugged in. Also, a higher likelihood of fretting (read: anxiety) that I’ll likely lose too much battery power before accomplishing as I need to, or a task which must be completed by a deadline. Deadlines…eeeeewwww… Scary with the suggestion that the freedoms of a laptop (being able to “move about the cabin”) might actually be limiting. Power, that is, a computer with sufficient charge equals accomplishment & completion.

I’ve investigated the possibility before, & now I’ve revisited the notion. Getting a car adapter seems to be a viable solution. One that will make for greater efficiency & much less stress. I’ve already a USB car charger, so an adapter which includes one, or two spots for USB charging ports is unnecessary for me. I’m much more interested in the quality, the price, whether or not there’s multiple outlets on the adapter, & yes, the color. The price seems reasonable, it has two outlets, & it's a convenient neutral shade.

Now while on-the-go I can connect my laptop while in my vehicle. I have Wi-Fi via my smartphone, so I’ve been able to access the web. Even if I only wish to use MS Office, or any other non-Wi-Fi program, still requires I keep my laptop charged.